2018 SBD to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2185 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.2017 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2103 BGN

2018 SBD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2064 to the December average rate of 0.2127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2185 was down 8.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,093 BGN

2017 Average 1,110 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 1,009 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.07 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2163

0.2031

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SBD to BGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2071, compared to 0.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0099 BGN (High: 0.2173 / Low: 0.2074). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BGN (High: 0.2153 / Low: 0.2125).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2149

2017 Avg (August) 0.2137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2100	0.2021	0.2064
February	0.2067	0.2017	0.2042
March	0.2062	0.2022	0.2042
April	0.2080	0.2028	0.2047
May	0.2139	0.2088	0.2112
June	0.2131	0.2090	0.2117
July	0.2134	0.2088	0.2115
August	0.2185	0.2117	0.2149
September	0.2145	0.2106	0.2128
October	0.2153	0.2125	0.2140
November	0.2180	0.2132	0.2152
December	0.2173	0.2074	0.2127